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What are the disadvantages of the gastric sleeve?

I want to get a gastric sleeve. What are the disadvantages of the gastric sleeve?

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BariatricSurgeonsurgeon
Micronutrient deficiency. Enlarges back to original size in 2-4 years.
This is best answered by a bariatric surgeon, but to my knowledge, the sleeve achieves less weight loss than the gastric bypass.
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